Researchers Explore Venous Thromboembolism Rates in COVID-19 Patients
The risk of VTE is increased in both hospitalized and non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
COVID-19 Lockdown Linked to Decline in Acute Myocardial Infarction Hospitalizations
This decrease in hospital admissions had no association with regional prevalence of COVID-19.
Study Finds Concerning Lack of Influenza Vaccination Among ASCVD Patients
Individuals in vulnerable populations had a higher proportion and odds of not being vaccinated within the past year.
Ustekinumab Associated with Increased Risk of Serious Cardiovascular Events
Ustekinumab should be prescribed cautiously to those at high cardiovascular risk.
No Cardiovascular Benefit from Phosphate Binders in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Lanthanum is commonly prescribed to CKD patients to help reduce the risk of bone and cardiovascular disease.
Empagliflozin Improves CV Outcomes in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Investigators report on a post-hoc analysis of the EMPA-REG OUTCOME trial that assesses the efficacy of the SGLT-2 inhibitor in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
Investigators Discover Link Between Influenza Epidemics and Acute Cardiovascular Events
Approximately 11.7% of nearly 90,000 hospitalized patients with confirmed influenza suffered from an acute cardiovascular event.
